Stawell's breakfast scoop - July 9

By
Grace Bibby

July 8, 2014, 4:41 p.m.

THE Stawell Times News' daily bite-size breakfast report with all you need to know as you wake to the day ahead.

Weather:

Cloudy. Scattered showers and the chance of thunderstorms until evening. Possible hail during the afternoon and evening. Winds northerly 20 to 25 km/h turning westerly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 6 with daytime temperatures reaching around 12.

Top Stories:

- A new project designed by a sub-committee of the Northern Grampians Shire Youth Action Council is shaping the view of mental health in local schools.

Moving Mountains targets primary school students in grades five and six, and secondary school students in years eight, 10 and 12 through a series of workshops developed and presented by YAC members.

Dale Smith is pictured with Get Out Of Town and his seven-year-old daughter Jade.

- Stawell trainer Dane Smith landed his first metropolitan win when Get Out Of Town saluted in the Grand Hotel Frankston Handicap at Sandown.

It was a late decision to take Get Out Of Town to Melbourne, but it proved to be a good one as it provided the 43-year-old with his first city success as a trainer.

What's on:

Crocodile Gold Corporation will today conclude its presentation at the Planning Panels Victoria hearing into the Big Hill Enhanced Development Project. Northern Grampians Shire Council will be represented by CEO Justine Linley.